DEXILANT Reviews (DEXLANSOPRAZOLE)

Average Rating: 2.4 (144 Ratings)

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DEXILANT  (DEXLANSOPRAZOLE):  Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Dexlansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).   FDA Approval Date: 2009-01-30 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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DATE ADDED
 
 5  Chronic GERD for about 4 years No side effects My GERD was so bad I was waking up at night with my stomach on fire and projectile vomiting. Endoscopies and gastroenterologist were useless.so were all the meds which eventually seemed like they made the situation worse so I stopped taking them. My GP finally gave me a sample of dexilant.. I took it for 3 months and then my insurance company decided I didn't need it. I haven't had a twinge of heartburn since the first capsule and I have been off the meds for 2 months. I lost 50 pounds because I didn't have to keep eating to help the pain and feel like I have my life back. Truly a miracle drug for me! Sorry to hear others had so many problems. F 53
60 1X day
5/18/2013
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 4  Acid reflux / hiatel hernia Hives and rash I first took dexilant as a sample from my gastro. Worked wonderful. Then got a refill and two days later broke out in a rash/ hives that was like having poison ivy all over my body. I did not know that it was the dexilant at the time that caused my hives because I had taken the samples with no side effects. I suffered with this hives, rash for 5 months. I was going to the dermatologist weekly trying to find the problem, then I stopped taking all medicines, changed foods , drinks, washing powders, soap etc trying to figure out what I was allergic to. I finally thought I had it figured out and decided it was a natural drink I was drinking that had vitamins in it. I Had to take a dose of prednisone to get rid of hives after suffering for so long. I Have not taken dexilant since until last week when I had acid reflux so bad I couldn't suffer any longer si i took one pill on tuesday and on wednesday I had hives so bad all over again. Now I know after all this time that it was the dexilant that caused the hives. I still have them and it has been one week, one pill was all it took! This is a scary side effect. F 51
60 mg 1X day
3/13/2013
 4  Gastritis Tiredness 75 0 days
60
7/6/2017
 5  Gerd No side effects at all. Symptoms greatly reduced or gone. Thank you for relief, finally. F 50 1 days
8/22/2016
 3  Non erosive reflux Severe diarrhea, watery stool headache Been using dexilant for a month am starting to feel ok but suddenly i had this bloating and too much gas in my stomach it hurts and got bad diarrhea.... And the fever makes me weak and lose my appetite... I feel hopeless.... Today im gonna see my doc hope hell make this go away.... M 32 1 days
60 mg
11/21/2014
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 2  Erosive Esophagitis An insidious headache lasting all day, slight nausea and a depressed mood. This drug caused me to feel markedly depressed. It did improve my condition, but with all the symptoms, at least those I personally experienced, I could not continue taking this drug, and would be guarded to recommend it to anyone.. M 36 1 days
60
1/27/2015
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 2  Hiatal hernia and GERD Given Dexilant for acid reflux and hiatal hernia -Nexium stopped working after 15 years. It completely got rid of the hernia pain and reflux but the explosive diarrhea is not worth it. I lost 7 lbs in a week from the diarrhea. Doc took me off and put me in antibiotic and anti diarrheal meds in case I had an infection. Got better gradually over the course. Started Dexilant again and within 12 hours, the same explosive diarrhea was back. I've now lost another 3 lbs in 4 days due to this diarrhea reaction. I will have to find something else to relieve the hernia and gerd pain. Very disappointed. F 44 1 days
60 mg
5/25/2013
 1  Acid Reflux Terrible itchy rash on my neck and on my arms, legs, and back. The doctor said it was called giant urticaria. Appeared about 6 hours after taking it. F 16 1 days
30 MG 1X day
3/27/2014
 1  barrett oseophagus serious allergic reactions - rash- itching-face, eyes, tongue and throat swelling couldn't go to work couldn't talk too much swelling M 62 1 days
60mg 1X day
6/11/2013
 1  GERD/Hernia After being diagnosed with GERD because of a possible unconfirmed yet bacteria and hernia. I was given this sample of Dexilant. (I had prior taken Nexium for acid reflux in my throat before my endoscopy. I took the 14 day otc course of it and it was not worth the side effects that were similar to what I dealt with on Dexilant) Immediately after taking this i experienced within one hour shortness of breath, slight dizziness, and feeling faint. Throughout the day I would feel uneasy, itchy, and indigestion although just like the nexium it help relieve a little acid and I could eat a bit more but felt easily full because of the indegestion :(. The most scary thing is that. Around the midnight mark of that same day i felt severe allergy/asthma symptons. I do have seasonal allergies that can meke me feel like this but not this extreme and escalate so fast. I was fine then BAM extreme sneezing, wheezing, chest tightness, itchy eyes, and extremmmme stuffy nose. I got so scared I would ummm never again...no PPIs for me... alkaline diet, herbs & research for me! F 26 1 days
60mg 1X day
4/18/2015
 1  Reflux esophagitis, Gastritis, Gast I took this medication only once and had to stop. Three minutes after taking I started shaking and I mean shaking for 12 hours, and I had to call my doctor who told me to stop immediately. My pain went away after that for 18 hours, and came right back again. M 65 1 days
60MG 1X day
7/20/2014
 1  Gerd Severe stomach pain , bloating , gas , diarrhea , muscle cramping and weakness, dizzy spells and chest discomfort. I have been on this med for over a year and in the last six months have been feeling so tired with numerous health complaints and been to the doctor but fail to get any satisfying answers. Believe thus drug is making me worse and will no longer take it. F 67 1 days
60 mg
1/10/2015
 1  acid reflex Within a half hour of taking Dexilant my throat started to close and I broke out in patchy red blotches,it was so bad I had to call 911. I wish I read up on it before I put it in my mouth, allergic reactions are common, be careful! F 30 1 days
60mg
10/24/2014
 1  Severe gurd, gastritis Dizziness, disorientation, weakness, stomach pain, Severe drowsiness, muscle jerking, stomach pain, side pain. Not sure if this works at all for anyone? Not a good medication at all. Everyone reacts differently to meds but I will never take it again. M 42 1 days
60mg
4/17/2017
 1   High blood pressure,high hematocrit,high RBC and hemoglobin M 60 1 days
30mg
5/27/2016
 1  GERD Extreme fatigue; headache; extreme diarrhea Only took 1 dose but will discontinue due to the terrible side effects. F 48 1 days
60 mg
1/20/2019
 5  Acid reflux Sour mouth, nausea, constant burning in my chest/throat. Within the first day I felt a difference. I have tried so many different acid reducers medication and this one has been the only that has worked. I don't have any side effects. I'm so glad my doctor recommended it!!! F 29 2 days
30MG 1X day
9/13/2017
 3  Acid reflux chest pains Had a one sided headache the 3rd day after taking it It helped the chest pain I get after eating but after the third day I woke up with a slight headache that became worse during the day F 19 2 days
30 mg
8/20/2015
 2  Duodenal ulcer Alleviated stomach and back pain but after first dose I got sore throat and after 2nd dose....sore throat, headache, and creepy crawlies....itching all over Stopped taking dexilant after just 2 doses......will ask dr for alternative medication F 60 2 days
60 mg 1X day
8/11/2013
 2  GERD It stopped my burping for a while. However, 3 hrs later, I had SEVERE stomach ache, muscle pain, tingling in my extremities, nausea. I thought it was something I ate and brushed it off. Next day, I took another pill and I had these same symptoms. It has been 2 days since i first took it and I do not feel good at all. I wonder when this will go away. I am sick and tired :( Not for everyone. F 25 2 days
30 mg 1X day
4/1/2021
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DEXILANT  (DEXLANSOPRAZOLE):  Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Dexlansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).   FDA Approval Date: 2009-01-30 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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